Judge, 1917-11-24 · page 15 of 28
Judge — November 24, 1917 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page collects anti-German satirical cartoons from European publications during World War I. The top-right cartoon, "The New Kind of Vodka," appears to mock German use of alcohol or intoxication as propaganda or morale-boosting. The bottom-left "Fetishism" cartoon caricatures a German military leader (likely a general) marching "backwards"—suggesting Germany's military strategy or leadership is moving in reverse or failing. The bottom-right "Willie's Plot" depicts what appears to be a German figure (possibly the Kaiser, referred to as "Willie") planting seeds of propaganda or discord, with the caption questioning what harvest will result—implying Germany's actions will backfire with destructive consequences. These cartoons express Allied skepticism about German military competence and warn of propaganda's dangers, using exaggeration and symbolism typical of WWI-era political satire.
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